COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTIONA beer that captures the summer fun of Paletas, the Spanish word for "popsicles". Brewed with Brazilian guava, pink peppercorn, tarragon and orange blossom water, this sessionable wheat beer is a more sophisticated alternative to shandies and radlers.

Pours a very cloudy orange-ish gold with a white head that lasts. The head leaves behind thick sheets of lacing. The aroma has a strong watermelon note with a hint of banana to it, probably from the wheat beer underneath. The flavor starts with a strong hit of watermelon followed by a sweet wheat backing. The finish is mild and sweet with no hops bitterness.

On tap in Cleveland (OH)
This was bought on a whim and while not the most interesting fruit beer I could see how it would make for a refreshing session. There is not much depth present but for a light summery beer it drinks well. I would give 5 Rabbit a shot again with lowered expectations.

Aroma / Appearance - A fluid pinkish base sparkles with a light white head. Watermelon dominates a nose that also contains clean white hops and the scent of early fall. It’s not strong at all and fades quickly.

Flavor / Palate - Watermelon is very strong but after a sip or two it is possible to pick up hints of malt and hops underneath. A summery mouthfeel refreshes the palate. There is not much depth at all though at 3.5% there is no place to hide it. I’d recommend this as a change of pace if you are tired of big 7% IPAs. Otherwise just up the road from Chicago you can pick up better fruit beers from New Glarus.

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